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FV03 HGY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,398 mi
Last recorded68,398 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,290 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 68,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near/side and off/side (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,620 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,112 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 48,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 40,848 miles

child seat fitted l/h/ rear

Fail 12 May 2010 40,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted l/h/ rear

Pass 11 May 2009 30,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 26,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,976 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 21,926 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,549 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FV03 HGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 HGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV03 HGY registered?

FV03 HGY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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